Materials Science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the properties, performance, and applications of materials. It combines principles from physics, chemistry, and engineering to understand the structure and behavior of various materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. The goal of materials science is to develop and optimize materials for specific applications by manipulating their atomic and molecular structure. This field encompasses the investigation of how materials can be made stronger, lighter, more resilient, or more efficient, and involves both theoretical and experimental approaches. Materials scientists contribute to advancements in technology and innovation by developing new materials or improving existing ones for use in industries such as aerospace, electronics, energy, and biomedical applications.
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are making significant progress in the development of next-generation solid-state batteries by using a polymer-based thin film. This breakthrough…
Solid-state batteries have long been hailed as a revolutionary power storage solution, offering improved safety and energy density compared to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries. However, their performance has been hindered…